Why join Adler University?

403(b) savings/retirement plan benefit, with a fully-vested employer matching contribution of up to 5% in the first year. After two years of participation, matching grows by 1% per year, to a limit of 10% employer match.

$1,500 professional development allowance per fiscal year

Tuition reimbursement of 50% for coursework related to Adler University employment

The Institution:The Adler School of Professional Psychology, founded in 1952, is the oldest independent school of psychology in North America. The School provides graduate education in psychology and health service delivery with campuses in the heart of downtown Chicago and downtown Vancouver. Program offerings include an APA-accredited clinical psychology program and five Master’s Degree programs at its Chicago location and a Master of Arts in Counseling at its Vancouver location. The Adler School is committed to continuing the pioneering work of community psychology. As part of its commitment to continue the work of the first community psychologist Alfred Adler, the School graduates socially responsible practitioners, by engaging in communities, and by advancing social justice.

Position Summary:The Payroll Administrator is primarily responsible for processing semi-monthly payroll and A/P. Initiative and assistance with ad hoc payroll issues as they arise is expected.

Responsibilities:

30% PROCESSING PAYROLL:

Full cycle semi-monthly payroll processing

Responds to employee payroll questions in a friendly and efficient manner

Prepares payroll journal entries

Reviews of the quarterly payroll tax reports

Year-end processing W-2 and 1099

Liaises with Human Resources department to ensure employee information in the payroll system is accurate

Liaises with the Registrar and VP of Academic Affairs to process adjunct payments

Processes employee Metra/CTA contributions

10% TRACKING:

Becomes a super-user of UltiPro Payroll system and learns its reporting capabilities to track PTO, benefits, and special payroll codes

Tracks professional development allowance

10% DOCUMENTATION:

Supports the development of accounting policies and procedures to ensure controls over transactional processing

Facilitates payroll system training for managers on as needed basis

5% DATA MAINTENANCE:

Maintains an orderly accounting filing system

5% SPECIAL PROJECTS:

Assists in automating and improving existing accounting processes

Required Skills

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting• 3-5 years of experience in payroll• Able to identify problems and recommend solutions• Must be a self-starter• Highest level of professionalism and integrity with the ability to handle and manage confidential information. Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships at all levels with confidence. • Demonstrated attention to detail• Familiarity with at least one payroll system (preferably UltiPro)• Experience in higher education a plus• Excellent communication skills. Ability to use appropriate language and reason when dealing with employees• Excellent computer skills including aptitude to write reports from the payroll system. Strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft applications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Adler School of Professional Psychology that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) protection. The School does not discriminate against any individual for employment because of age, religion, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.